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April 30, 2012

Rick Gardner Joins Salin Bank in Downtown Columbus as Mortgage Consultant

(Columbus, Ind.) -- Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce that Rick Gardner has joined the team as a Mortgage Consultant for Columbus, Indiana.

“As a mortgage professional, Rick utilizes a consultative approach which allows his clients to make informed decisions that are tailored to their goals,” said Tom Lannan, VP and Sales Manager of Mortgage Division. “This approach makes it easy for families to understand their options and make the choice that best fits their personal circumstance. Rick will serve Columbus, Bartholomew County and other surrounding communities.

Before joining Salin Bank, Rick was a Real Estate Sales Agent, at Century 21 Breeden Realtors in Columbus. As a residential agent Rick earned many awards for production, customer service and most recently was selected as the 2010 Columbus Board of Realtors “Realtor of the Year”. Rick received an Associated Degree at IVTC in Columbus where he majored in Business Management.

Rick’s volunteer efforts has included the Boy Scouts of America, the Columbus Board of Realtors where he served on many committees, Columbus Arts Council, the Columbus Visitor’s Center, the Columbus Cheer Fund, and the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Rick is currently a six year member of one of the local chapters Business Network International (BNI) and has served in many leadership capacities within the chapter.
 

 

March 20, 2012

John Christy Joins Salin Bank as Executive Vice President

Indianapolis, Indiana – Family-owned and Indiana-based, Salin Bank is pleased to announce that John Christy has joined the Salin Bank team as Executive Vice President, Director of Commercial Banking.

Christy comes to Salin Bank with nearly 30 years of banking experience and expertise. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of PNC Financial Services. He previously held senior-level positions with financial institutions in Indiana, Georgia and Florida, and has an impressive background in business development, bank policy, compliance, and operational leadership.

“We are excited about the addition of John to the Salin Bank team,” said CEO, Bill Salin. “John brings outstanding qualifications to this position, and his extensive experience in business banking relationships will be invaluable to us as Salin Bank moves forward into the future. He will ensure Salin Bank continues to make the kind of forward-thinking decisions that benefit our business and retail clients. We are extremely pleased to have John on board.”

As Salin Bank’s Executive Vice President, Christy will utilize his vast knowledge of commercial banking and business development to oversee Salin Bank’s community presidents and commercial bankers in a network of 23 branches across Indiana. He will be the primary contact for Salin Bank’s commercial and business deposits, loans and customer experience.

 

March 1, 2012

Salin Bank Announces Promotions

(Indianapolis) -- Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce the following promotions:

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Chuck Gearhart has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Retail Sales Manager. He began his career with Salin Bank in June 2006 as an Assistant Vice President, Regional Sales Manager. He was promoted to Vice President, Regional Sales Manager in June 2009.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Andy Rummel has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Bank Sales Officer for the Lafayette and Carroll County Markets. Andy began his career with Salin Bank in May 2004 as a Career Associate. In June 2009, he was promoted to Bank Sales Manager for Lafayette Downtown. In December 2009, Andy was promoted to Bank Sales Officer. In October 2010, he was promoted to Bank Sales Officer for Lafayette Downtown and the Braddock banking centers and in June 2011 he took on the additional responsibilities of all of the Lafayette Banking centers. In this new role, Andy will also have responsibility for the Flora, Delphi and Burlington banking centers.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Jonathan Elkins will be taking on additional responsibilities in the Bank Sales Officer role. Jonathan will now have responsibility for the West Lafayette and Creasy Lane banking centers. Jonathan began his career with Salin Bank in September 2007 as a Management Trainee. In November 2007, he was promoted to Bank Sales Manager at the West Lafayette banking center. In December 2009, Jonathan was promoted to Bank Sales Officer.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Krystal Thompson will be taking on additional responsibilities in the Bank Sales Officer role. Krystal will now have responsibility for all banking centers in Fort Wayne. Krystal began her career with Salin Bank in October 2005 as an Assistant Bank Manager. In August 2007, she was promoted to Bank Sales Manager. In December 2009, Krystal was promoted to Bank Sales Officer for Fort Wayne Downtown.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Chris Buchs has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer at the Dupont banking center. He began his career with Salin Bank in May 2005 as a Personal Banker. In 2006 he was promoted to Assistant Manager. In February 2010 he was promoted to Management Trainee for the North Region and in June 2010 he moved into the Bank Sales Manager role.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Justin Libey has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development Officer. In this new role, his responsibilities include business development for retail deposits and loans, mortgage referrals, wealth management referrals, and commercial referrals. He began his career with Salin Bank in November 2005 as a Management Trainee. In January 2006 he was promoted to Bank Sales Manager. In December 2009 he was promoted to Bank Sales Officer at our Georgetown banking center.

Salin Bank is pleased to announce that Erica Puck has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development Officer reporting to Chuck Gearhart. In this new role, her responsibilities include business development for retail deposits and loans, mortgage referrals, wealth management referrals, and commercial referrals. She began her career with Salin Bank in October 2006 as a Career Associate in Credit Administration. In September 2007 she was promoted to Private Banker. In December 2009 she was promoted to Commercial Banking Officer and in March 2011 she was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer.
 

 

November 21, 2011

Delphi’s Sandy Flora Joins Salin Bank in Downtown Logansport as Mortgage Consultant

(Logansport, Ind.) -- Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce that Sandy Flora has joined the team as a Mortgage Consultant for Logansport, Cass and Carroll Counties.

Before joining Salin, Flora owned and managed Carroll Co. Abstract and Title in Delphi for nearly 10 years. Her experience also includes management responsibilities with Tippecanoe Title Services, which served both Delphi and Lafayette.

As a Mortgage Consultant, Flora will utilize her extensive knowledge of the local community, as well as her mortgage lending expertise, to build relationships with Realtors, builders and developers. She will be the primary contact for customers regarding individual loans, and will assist borrowers with everything from counseling to completing loan documentation.

“Sandy’s knowledge of this part of the state will be invaluable,” said Tom Lannan, Vice President and Sales Manager of Mortgage Division. “Our customers will feel comfortable with her right away, knowing that she’s one of their neighbors. We’re excited to have Sandy join our team of mortgage professionals and look forward to what the future holds with her on board.”


October 3, 2011

Salin Bank Donates Much Needed Property to Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County
$21,500 Gift Will Help Two Families in Hamilton County

Carmel, IN………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the donation of two Carmel, Indiana lots to Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County. The lots are located in the Homeplace neighborhood on the city’s south side on East 104th Street.
“This kind of property in Carmel is hard to find,” said Rhett Cecil, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County, “First, we need a community that will be supportive of a Habitat for Humanity home and the homeowners who will live there, and second, to keep construction costs low, we need all of the utilities ready to go.”


“This is a major gift to the community, to Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County and to the families that will ultimately live in these homes,” said Cecil. “People hear ‘Carmel’ and they don’t think there are hard-working, low income families living here—well, we have hard-working, low-income Hoosier families living here, and these silent citizens are in desperate need of help.”
“We are pleased to help Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County with this gift and hope that we can continue to be an important part of the Carmel community in the future,” said Bill Salin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Salin Bank & Trust Company. Salin Bank has been a partner with Habitat for Humanity for more than two decades in communities throughout Indiana. The Bank has provided Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County a gift of property valued at $21,500 and Salin Bank employees will be volunteering to help build the new home when Habitat breaks ground next spring.


Nathan Weis of McGinnis Design Group has been chosen to design the Brownstone style homes and the community has responded favorably to the proposed addition. The multi-family homes are being built on the two donated lots as part of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County’s effort to eliminate substandard housing and provide simple, decent affordable housing built in partnership with homeowners, volunteers and sponsors.
The new home in Homeplace will add to more than 54 Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County houses built in Hamilton County since its inception in 1990.


Groundbreaking for the new multi-family house is set for April 6, 2012.

About Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County
Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization that is dedicated to working in partnership with hard-working, low-income families in Hamilton County under the conviction that every person should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in safety and dignity. With its affiliate office located in Westfield, a strong Board of Directors and a host of willing partners and volunteers, Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County continues its quest to eliminate sub-standard housing across the county, one family at a time. Having recently completed building its 54th home in Hamilton County, Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County encourages everyone to help build hope, build dreams and build lives!


About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 500,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than two million people. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org.
 

 

June 1, 2011

Salin Bank Plants Seed for Logansport’s Farmer’s Market

Donation of Downtown Property Gives Local Farmer’s Market a Permanent Home

Logansport, Ind………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the donation of property to the city of Logansport. The property, located on the 400 block of East Market Street, will be the permanent home of the Logansport Farmer’s Market. The property has a value of more than $85,000 and is located across the street from the downtown Salin Banking Center.

“Once again, we are pleased to support the Logansport community with the donation of this property,” said Bill Salin, Chief Executive for Salin Bank. “One of our goals continues to be supporting the communities we serve—and this gift to the City of Logansport and its residents will benefit the community for generations to come.”

Salin Bank employees will be on hand Thursday, June 2, 2011, to present the Farmer’s Market with a new sign. Reusable grocery bags will be given out in celebration of the Farmer’s Market opening day.

“We are so excited to be a part of the Farmer’s Market in this special way. It is wonderful to give back to Logansport in a way that will positively impact so many people,” said Logansport banking center manager, Angie Berry.

Salin Bank is also donating a new professionally-built sign for the Farmer’s Market. The sign will go to the city for approval before it can be installed.
 

May 31, 2011

Salin Bank Named MAXI Award Winner

Indianapolis………………..Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the bank has won a MAXI Award at the Mega Conference of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) on May 25 in downtown Indianapolis. MAXI Awards are presented annually to IBA-member institutions to recognize bank marketing excellence in Indiana. Salin Bank won the in the category of Website – Social Media.

Awards were given in 11 categories within three different tiers. Salin Bank fell in the top tier as a bank with assets of more than $500 million. Salin Bank won a MAXI Award in the Website - Social Media category which focused on the Bank's work in revamping the Salin Bank Website (located at www.salin.com) and improving its search engine optimization (SEO).
The bank’s Website is dedicated to keeping clients up-to-date on community events, bank related products and the crewmembers who deliver them.

The MAXI Awards recognize excellence in bank marketing and advertising throughout the state of Indiana. The competition was coordinated by the Indiana Bankers Association, in cooperation with the Indiana Chapter of the ABA Marketing Network. For more information on the MAXI Awards and the Indiana Bankers Association please visit www.indianabankers.org.
 

About Indiana Bankers Association
The IBA, established in 1897, provides legislative services, communication tools, professional development opportunities, and products and services to the Indiana banking community.


About Salin Bank & Trust Company
Salin Bank and Trust Company, a family-owned community bank, is one of the top ten state chartered banks in Indiana with assets of more than $750 million. Salin operates 23 banking centers in 10 Indiana counties serving Burlington, Columbus, Delphi, Edinburgh, Fishers, Flora, Fort Wayne, Galveston, Gas City, Kokomo, Lafayette, Logansport, Marion, Walton, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis.

 

May 24, 2011

Salin Bank Named Five Star Member


Indianapolis………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank was recognized as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) at the IBA Mega Conference on May 24 in downtown Indianapolis.

Salin Bank earned the award in recognition of its commitment to the Indiana Banker's Association (IBA) in the areas of political awareness, issue advocacy, life-long learning, volunteerism and Preferred Service Provider utilization.

The IBA works collectively to improve the business environment for banking to a far greater extent than any single institution could accomplish on its own. The success of this endeavor is wholly dependent upon the support and participation of each member institution. Membership is much more than simply the payment of dues. The association as a whole benefits when individual member participation is maximized.

 

The Five Star Member Program recognizes those IBA members who exemplify this spirit by having made an outstanding commitment in five designated areas.

 

Political Awareness - A Five Star Member will be an Indiana BANKPAC Fair Share Supporter for the most recently completed campaign year. Your Fair Share Goal and contribution amount are indicated on the report.

 

Issue Advocacy - A Five Star Member will have a minimum of five documented grassroots contacts and will have been represented by at least one director, officer or employee at a designated grassroots event during the calendar year. Grassroots events include the Legislative Briefing and Reception, the Washington Visit, and Legislative Regional Meetings. Grassroots contacts can include letters, phone calls, personal visits, or the use of CapWiz for e-mail messages.

 

Life-Long Learning - A Five Star Member will have invested in IBA educational programs and products during the past year an amount equal to or greater than their membership dues.

 

Volunteerism - A Five Star Member will be represented by at least one director, officer or employee on an IBA committee or board.

 

PSP Utilization - A Five Star Member will have utilized at least three IBA Preferred Service Providers during the calendar year.

About Indiana Bankers Association
The IBA, established in 1897, provides legislative services, communication tools, professional development opportunities, and products and services to the Indiana banking community.

 

March 8, 2011

Salin Bank Beefs Up Its Wealth Management Division

Two New Employees Will Help Clients Protect and Grow Their Nest Eggs

Indianapolis………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the addition of two new employees for its Wealth Management division. The new team will focus on developing trust and wealth management solutions for clients throughout central Indiana.

Brendan Norman, Vice-President Wealth Management Business Development
Brendan comes to Salin Bank with more than 15 years of banking and investment experience. Prior to joining the Salin Bank Wealth Management team, Brendan worked for Nationwide Retirement Solutions as a Registered Investment Advisor. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Indiana University in Bloomington. He is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA). Brendan is on the Advisory Board for the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis.

Genan Kirby, Vice President Retail Wealth Management
Genan comes to Salin Bank with more than 25 years of banking and investment experience. She is responsible for Trust and Investment Business Development, Investments and Financial Services. Genan previously spent two and one half years heading up Salin Bank’s Indianapolis Banking Center. Genan graduated from Indiana University. She works with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). She has also spent some of her free time volunteering for Junior Achievement’s "Exchange City" program and has been involved with a local high school "mentoring" program.

“We are excited about the addition of both Brendan and Genan to the Salin Bank Wealth Management team,” said Catherine Borkowski, Senior Vice President, Manager of Wealth Management, “We are preparing as more clients look to protect and grow their portfolios in this turbulent economy.”

 

December 8, 2010

Salin Bank Announces Availability of E-statements, Mobile Banking

 

Indianapolis………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is pleased to announce the launch of two new banking applications and tools for its clients.

The first application is the addition of E-statements. Designed as part of Salin Bank’s “green” initiative, E-statements will significantly reduce paper waste, as well as, offer added convenience for clients. To sign up for E-statements, clients may go to Salin Bank’s Web site www.salin.com.

Salin Bank also launched mobile banking, a service that will give clients the ability to conduct their banking with a cell phone or mobile device. To learn more, go to: www.salin.com/mobile.

“We are committed to investing in systems, technology and services that will deliver flexibility, convenience, and, most important, value to our clients,” says Robin Walker, Executive Vice President, Director of Administration & Retail Banking at Salin Bank. “E-statements and mobile banking are two examples of this commitment.”

The next online initiative at Salin Bank will be the addition of online account opening. This new functionality will help the bank increase customer acquisition, reduce cost, improve risk management and enhance the user experience. This new tool is a must-have for clients who prefer self-service options for opening accounts. The bank benefits from the operational efficiencies of leveraging its online channel as a sales and account-acquisition tool.


November 5, 2010

Salin Bank Celebrates the Opening of its Newest Drive Up Banking Center

The Marion Downtown Drive Up Sees Growing Volume

 

Marion, Ind………………Family owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest drive thru banking center. Located on the corner of South Boots and West 3rd Streets in downtown Marion, Indiana, the new site is seeing increased daily use.
The new addition marks the continued presence of Salin Bank in the Marion community. The new facility includes two drive-thru lanes, an ATM and a night depository. The site complements its existing banking center on the square in downtown Marion as well as its nearby locations in northwest Marion and Gas City.

The $300,000 investment included a more than 1,000 square foot under roof banking center and new signage. Bowman Construction, a local contractor employed more than 20 workers to complete the project.
The first day the drive up was open; only five customers visited the new site. Already more than four dozen transactions are being performed daily at the new drive up. This shows a true need for the facility by clients who wanted a drive up ATM and easier bank access in downtown Marion. 

 

September 8, 2010

Salin Bank Launches New Website

Indianapolis…….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is excited to announce the launch of their newly re-designed website, www.salin.com. This new website embraces the “sailing” theme that reinforces the family-owned bank’s name – pronounced “sail-in.”
Visitors to www.salin.com will find a refreshed homepage featuring financial products and services. The new branded background will help the community bank separate itself from large, out-of-state banks. The site’s configuration was changed from left-justified to centered allowing users to maximize wide-screen formats. New animated advertisements will help showcase new products and services—especially those with online applications and interactive forms.

A smaller login area gives the bank more landscape to enable the bank to market important new products and services. Search Engine Optimization was also used to help consumers find the Indiana-based financial institution’s website when using online search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and Bing.

A new “Government, Not for Profit & Healthcare” section was added under “Business Banking” to showcase Salin Bank’s strength in the not for profit arena. The Bank plans to continually invest in its website with new online applications and tools. Coming soon to the site, will be the addition of E-statements, which will reduce paper waste; mobile banking to give customers the ability to conduct their banking with a cell phone or mobile device; online account opening to allow customers to open an account and fund it without having to go to a branch; and enhanced bill pay services to provide customers with the most advanced flexibility in paying their monthly bills.


August 27, 2010

Salin Bank Breaks Ground on New Drive Up Banking Center
Community Bank to Invest More than A Quarter Million Dollars in Downtown Marion, Indiana


Marion, Ind…….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is breaking ground for a full-service drive-up banking center in Marion, Indiana. The ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for today, Friday, August 27, 2010 on the corner of South Boots and West 3rd Streets.
The construction of this location marks the continued presence of Salin Bank in the Marion community. The new facility will include three drive-thru lanes, an ATM and a night depository. The site will complement its existing banking center on the square in downtown Marion and its nearby banking centers in northwest Marion and Gas City.

Salin Bank’s CEO, Bill Salin II says, “Our investment in the Marion community shows we are committed to economic development now and in the years ahead. We are proud to be a part of this community and look forward to serving our clients with this beautiful addition.”
Bowman Construction, the local contractor, will employ more than 20 workers to complete the project. Officials say this drive up branch will give clients and ATM users easier bank access in downtown Marion. The more than 1,000 square foot under roof banking center is set to open in November 2010.
 

 

July 21, 2010

Salin Bank Announces Employee Promotions

Indianapolis.......Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce
employee promotions throughout the state.

Amie Anderson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Human Resources. She joined the bank in August 2007. Amie is a graduate of Ball State University, the Graduate School of Banking Human Resources Program, and holds a Professional in Human Resources Certification. Amie also serves as Secretary for the HR Professional Development Association.

KayEllen Bauer has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Kokomo Downtown Banking Center. KayEllen has been with the bank since August 1999. KayEllen attended Huntington University. She is an ambassador of the Kokomo Chamber of Commerce where she serves on the Chamber’s Membership Committee and the Women’s Business Council. In addition, KayEllen supports the American Cancer Society.

Angie Berry has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Logansport Downtown and Eastgate Banking Centers. Angie has more than 16 years of banking experience. She attended Indiana University. Prior to returning to Salin Bank in May 2009, Angie was the Membership Director for the Logansport – Cass County Chamber of Commerce. She is active in Rotary, United Way, Reading Railroad and is an Ambassador for the Cass County Chamber of Commerce.

Jonathan Elkins has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our West Lafayette Banking Center. He is a graduate of Purdue University and has been with the bank since April 2007. Jonathan is active in the community through several organizations including Daybreak Rotary of Lafayette, Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and is the Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Lafayette Referral Network Chapter of Business Networking International.

Lourdes Henderson has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Burlington and Flora Banking Centers. Lourdes joined the bank in December 2008 with over 10 years in banking. Lourdes actively volunteers in her community including Flora Community Club, Kick Team, and is an Ambassador of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.

Justin Libey has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Georgetown Banking Center. He is a graduate of Manchester College and has been with the bank since November 2005. Justin is a member of the Anthony Wayne Rotary Club and will join the Board of Directors in July 2010.

Erica Puck has been promoted to Commercial Banking Officer in Indianapolis. She holds her MBA from Duquesne University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Management from Grand Valley State University. Erica joined the bank in October 2006.

Andy Rummel has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Lafayette Downtown Banking Center. He is a graduate of Purdue University and has been with the bank since May 2004. Andy is active in Junior Achievement and a member of Tippy Connect.

Krystal Thompson has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer for our Fort Wayne Downtown Banking Center. She has over 7 years of banking experience and has been with Salin Bank since October 2005. Krystal is actively involved with the New Haven and Fort Wayne Chamber and a number of event planning committees.

Brandon Beck has been promoted to Bank Sales Manager for our Delphi Banking Center. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Planning and Investments from Ball State University. Brandon joined the bank in January 2009 as a Management Trainee for the North Region.

Amanda Champion has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Amanda will continue to manage the Dupont banking center. She began her career with Salin Bank in January 2009 as a Bank Sales Manager and brought with her 8 years of banking experience.

Andrea Hall has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Andrea will manage the Rocky Ford and Columbus Downtown banking centers. She began her career with Salin Bank in April 2007 as a Bank Sales Manager and brought with her 10 years of sales experience.

Rebecca Wilhelm has been promoted to Bank Sales Officer. Rebecca will continue to manage the Edinburgh banking center. She began her career with Salin Bank in June 1989. Most recently she has held the role of Assistant Bank Manager and was promoted to Bank Sales Manager in November 2008.

Brittany Diebolt has been promoted to Retail Office Manager. In this newly created role, Brittany will work in the capacity of an Assistant Manager for the Rocky Ford and Columbus Downtown banking centers. She began her career with Salin Bank in December 2005 as a Personal Banker. She was promoted in June 2007 to Management Trainee and in December 2007 to Bank Sales Manager. Most recently she has been working part-time in the Teller role and has just graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Purdue University Columbus with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Indiana University.

Gloria Stewart has been promoted to IT Operations Specialist II. Gloria has taken on additional duties which ensure the core system is updated accurately and timely each evening. She began her career with Salin Bank in June 2005 in a Re-entry role.

Greg Cook has moved into the role of IT Operations Specialist III. In this role, Greg ensures that the core system is updated accurately and timely throughout the day. Additionally, he is responsible for troubleshooting system issues and supporting applications such as Back Counter Capture. He began his career with Salin Bank in February 2006 as a Proof Operator. In October 2006 he was promoted to Deposit Operations Specialist and in September 2008 he was promoted to Proof Supervisor.

Chris Buchs has moved into the role of Bank Sales Manager for the North Region. In this role, Chris will be responsible for achieving annual sales goals and managing banking center staff throughout the North Region to sell multiple profitable retail products to new and existing customers and provide maximum qualified referrals. He began his career with Salin Bank in May 2005 as a Personal Banker. In 2006 he was promoted to Assistant Manager.

Tyler Nickerson has been promoted to Bank Sales Manager for the South Region. Tyler will assist the region thru training, introducing new innovative products and services to the market and help participate in the efforts to exceed annual sales goals. Tyler began his carrier with Salin Bank in January 2008.

“These individuals bring with them years of banking and financial experience. And, on the Bank’s behalf, they are involved in community affairs and work for numerous social causes. We are proud to have them as part of the Salin Bank team,” said Bill Salin, II, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Salin Bank.


July 7, 2010

Salin Bank Board of Directors Approves Promotion of
Catherine Borkowski to Senior Vice President

Indianapolis…….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce that Catherine Borkowski has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Manager of Wealth Management.

Most recently, Catherine Borkowski served as Vice President and Trust Officer of Salin Bank & Trust Company. She is a former tax attorney for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Inheritance Tax Division. Borkowski has served as pro tempore judge for the Marion County Superior Court, Lawrence Township Division.

In this new role, Borkowski will have responsibility for directing the Wealth Management team as well as the overall direction of Wealth Management, including institutional, corporate, personal, custodial, and investments to ensure that financial objectives, goals, and institutional growth are met and in accordance with policies of the Board of Directors.

Borkowski is a member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State bar associations, Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, and the Indiana Bankers Association, where she serves on a special task force to review proposed state legislation for trust and probate statutes.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to elevate Kate to this position of leadership at Salin Bank,” said Bill Salin CEO of Salin Bank, “She is knowledgeable regarding Indiana law in the creation of appropriate trusts and wealth management plans for Indiana residents and we are proud of the services she provides our customers.”

Borkowski received her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from Indiana University. Kate actively volunteers with many organizations including Crestview Elementary School, Indiana State Police Camp, Riley Children’s Hospital, Special Olympics and the United Way. She has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Castleton since 1992.


March 15, 2010

Salin Foundation Community Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

Indianapolis...........Salin Bank is pleased to announce that the Salin Foundation Community Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.

Salin Foundation, Inc. established the program to assist high school seniors in select Indiana communities who plan to continue education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at any accredited institution of the student’s choice in the state of Indiana.

High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in the following Hoosier high schools can apply:


Columbus East High School, Columbus
Columbus North High School, Columbus
Delphi Community High School, Delphi
Edinburgh Community High School, Edinburgh
Carroll Consolidated School Corp., Flora
Snider High School, Fort Wayne
South Side High School, Fort Wayne
Mississinewa High School, Gas City
Kokomo High School, Kokomo
Jefferson High School, Lafayette
West Lafayette High School, Lafayette
Logansport Comm. High School, Logansport
Marion High School, Marion
Lewis/Cass Jr./Sr. High School, Walton
 

Last year, 15 students were chosen to receive scholarships of $1,500 each through this Salin initiative.
 

“We are committed to the communities where our banking centers are located and want to support the families who live there,” said Bill Salin II, Salin Bank’s chairman and CEO. “And the Community Scholarship Program is an example of that. We look forward to providing financial assistance to some very worthy students in Indiana, as they head to college in the fall.”

For more information about the scholarship program, and to obtain an application, please go to: http://www.salin.com/Scholarship.aspx. The deadline to apply is Apri1 1, 2010.


February 1, 2010

Salin Bank Announces Promotion of Michelle Cox to Community President

Logansport, Ind…….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce that Michelle Cox has been promoted to the position of Community President. She will be responsible for Logansport as well as Carroll and Cass Counties. Cox’s strong experience in commercial banking and agricultural lending will help Salin Bank build strong banking relationships with businesses now and in the future. Cox has proven expertise helping clients improve their businesses through short and long-term financial assistance.

Cox began her career with Salin Bank in August 1995 as the Assistant Vice President, Agricultural Loan Officer. She has more than 18 years of banking experience and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Purdue University. Cox volunteers for numerous local organizations, including the Flora Rotary Club, the Flora Community Club, Flora Youth Baseball and Flora United Methodist Church. She is also involved with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and the Carroll County Ag Association.

“We are proud of Michelle’s efforts in the community and are pleased to promote someone who has been a part of the Salin Family for so long,” said Bill Salin, CEO of Salin Bank. “Michelle is well suited for this new role, and she will help us maintain our focus on providing outstanding customer service.”

Cox, her husband and two children reside in Flora.
 

January 11, 2010

Salin Bank adds Ray Gusky as the New Executive Vice President—
Chief Financial Officer and Director of Risk Management


Indianapolis……….Family-owned and Indiana-based Salin Bank is proud to announce financial veteran Ray Gusky as their new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Risk Management.

Gusky has enjoyed a long and successful career in both finance and risk management. His roots lie in the regulatory world, serving with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and the Office of Thrift Supervision. Most recently, he was a first vice president with Irwin Financial Corporation; prior to that, he was a senior vice president with Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis.

A Certified Public Accountant, Gusky achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the Indiana Society of CPAs.

In his new leadership role with Salin, Gusky will focus his efforts primarily on the Bank’s financial position as well as risk management.

“With 30 years of financial experience in both the public and private sectors, Ray has the skills needed for the Bank,” said CEO, Bill Salin. “He will ensure that Salin Bank continues to make the right decisions on behalf of our business and personal banking clients. We are pleased to have Ray on board.”
 

 

January 11, 2010

Todd White joins Salin Bank’s Lafayette Market as Mortgage Consultant

Lafayette, Ind.............Salin Bank is proud to announce Todd White has joined their team as a Mortgage Consultant. Based out of the Lafayette Downtown branch at 400 Main St., White will be responsible for mortgage activities at all four of the Salin Bank locations in the Lafayette area.

A longtime resident of Lafayette, White has been a Mortgage Originator since 2002. His professional experience includes positions with MainSource Bank, GMAC and Huntington Bank. White is active in the community as a youth basketball coach for Lafayette Christian School. White graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Management.

“Todd has extensive experience in our industry and in this community, in particular,” said Joseph Howarth, community president of Salin Bank. “With his significant Realtor and builder contacts, we’re certain that Todd will help us stay focused on the key areas of business development and customer service.”
 

August 31, 2009

Salin Bank Announces New Community President
Fort Wayne’s Tim Miller to Focus on Supporting Business Growth in Northeast Indiana


Fort Wayne, Ind ……………….Salin Bank is proud to announce the addition of Tim Miller, who has been named Community President for the Fort Wayne market. Miller’s strong experience in commercial lending and business banking will lead Salin Bank as it focuses on developing long term banking relationships by helping business clients meet their needs now and in the future. Miller has proven expertise in working with clients to form optimal capital structures, make working capital improvements and guide them through mergers, acquisitions and management succession plans.

Miller has more than a dozen years of commercial banking experience—most recently at National City Bank, where he was a senior vice president, middle-market relationship manager. He served as group leader in Fort Wayne and was responsible for supporting more than 40 middle market clients with more than $100 million in loans.

“Tim is the perfect choice for Salin Bank to serve the Fort Wayne business market,” said Salin Bank CEO, Bill Salin II. “He has the commercial banking experience needed to help local businesses thrive in the years ahead.”

Miller received his undergraduate degree in finance at Wittenberg University (Springfield, Ohio) and received a Masters of Business Administration from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan) where he graduated Cum Laude.

His community involvement includes work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and the Autumn Ridge Homeowners Association.

Miller, his wife Michele and their two children live in Fort Wayne.
 

 

August 24, 2009

Salin Bank Announces $20,000 Donation to Columbus Commons Bank will Support the Heritage Fund Drive to Improve Downtown Columbus

Columbus, Ind……………………Salin Bank is proud to announce a $20,000 contribution to the Columbus, Indiana-based Heritage Fund for “A Cause in Common.” The multi-million dollar Commons project will be the flagship of the downtown area and is designed to include retail, dining and conference space. The Salin Bank donation will be paid over a two year period. The first installment was presented this week to the Heritage Fund—the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County.

“We are excited to help support this important project,” said Salin Bank CEO, Bill Salin, II. “The Columbus downtown area features a wonderful mix of architecture with unique design elements, and we are pleased to continue in this tradition through the financial support of the Commons.”

The Commons investment in downtown Columbus is expected to be in excess of $18 million, with funds coming from the public and private sectors.

“We are committed to downtown Columbus,” said Linda Behrman, Community President for Salin Bank & Trust. “Support of the Commons project is a perfect way to show this commitment and to grow our community,” said Behrman.

Sherry Stark, President and CEO of Heritage Fund, added, “We are deeply grateful to our friends at Salin Bank for demonstrating once again their strong commitment to Columbus. This leadership gift is another example of Salin Bank’s role as a strong ally in our public-private partnership.”

Donors to “A Cause in Common” can send their gifts to Heritage Fund at 538 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201 or donate online at www.heritagefundbc.org.
 

 

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